Rampside Hall - Barrow in Furness, Cumbria - Pre-Victorian Historic Homes on Waymarking.com

Rampside village has become a dormitory for Barrow in Furness, with many modern houses and bungalows lining the main street overlooking the sands of Morecambe Bay.

Set among newer buildings almost incongruously is the 16th century Rampside Hall, remarkable for a spectacular array of twelve chimneys side by side along the ridge of the roof,these are known locally as the twelve apostles.(source A.Wainwright)
The late 16th century Hall was originally the home of the Knipe family.

Local folklore has it that in the early 16th.century a young man wanted to marry,but the ladies father would only give his permission when the lad had built a house with 12 chimneys, the building was completed as requested and each wedding anniversary would see smoke ensuing from all the 12 chimneys.

Earliest Recorded Date of Construction: 01/01/1590 Architectural Period/Style: 16th century Type of Building e.g. Country House, Stately Home, Manor: Hall. Interesting Historical Facts or Connections: The hall has been built on a square plan,and is a rough cast building with end gables East and West,and overhanging eaves,but the main interest are the 12 chimneys and the story that goes with it. Main Material of Construction: Stone and slate. Private/Public Access: Private Related Website: [Web Link] Rating: Additional Dates of Construction: Not listed Architect (if known): Not listed Landscape Designer (if known): Not listed Listed Building Status (if applicable): Not listed Admission Fee (if applicable): Not Listed Opening Hours (if applicable): Not listed

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